Today, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Zhirnov, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.

At the outset, Amb. Dmitry Zhirnov briefed FM Muttaqi regarding the upcoming Moscow Format on Afghanistan, and also invited FM Muttaqi to participate in the coming Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan.

FM Muttaqi expressed gratitude for the invitation, adding that Moscow Format plays a vital role in fostering coordination among the countries in the region.
FM Muttaqi said that the delegations of the Afghan government had also participated in the previous Moscow meetings.

Adding further, FM Muttaqi expressed hope that both Kabul and Moscow will make good use of the meeting within the framework of diplomatic relations.Likewise, FM Muttaqi reminded the Russian Amb. to facilitate visas issuance so that both businessmen and other Afghans may easily travel to Russia.